First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF Forecast

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF price up 0.740% on Thursday
(Updated on Jun 20, 2024)

FBT Signals & Forecast

The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the ETF giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the ETF will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $151.69. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $151.00. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and so far it has fallen -2.36%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, June 03, 2024 in the long-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology finds support from accumulated volume at $150.27 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the ETF moved $2.65 between high and low, or 1.78%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.14%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $143.77 (-4.89%) (This ETF has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 43 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FBT) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 21st

For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 21st we expect First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund to open at $150.63, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $149.18 and $153.14, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.98 (+/-1.31%) up or down from last closing price. If First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.62% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $151.25 (0.06%) than the support at $150.27 (0.59%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF A Buy?

First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.

Current score: 0.953 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged

Predicted Opening Price for First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund of Friday, June 21, 2024

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.